István Jeney
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | István Lajos•Jeney |
| Used name | István•Jeney |
| Born | 27 February 1887 in Győr, Győr-Moson-Sopron (HUN) |
| Measurements | 72 kg |
| Affiliations | Hungária EE, Budapest (HUN) |
| NOC |  Hungary |
Biography
István Jeney competed as an athlete for the Hungária EE. Early in his career he competed in single sculls, but his most significant success was achieved with the famous Hungarian eight that finished seventh at the 1912 Olympics. After finishing his sports career, Jeney worked for the board of the Hungarian Rowing Association.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 Summer Olympics | Rowing | HUN |
István Jeney | |||
| Eights, Men (Olympic) | Hungaria Evezős Egylet | 2 h3 r1/4 |